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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Amendment to the ‘Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC Member Countries’ to incorporate ‘Standby Swap’ amounting to USD 400 million operated within the overall size of the facility
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for amendment to the 'Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC Member Countries' to incorporate a 'Standby Swap' amounting to USD 400 million operated within the overall size of the Facility of USD 2 billion and build in flexibility with respect to modalities of its operation, such as period of swap, roll over, etc. after due consideration of conditions of requesting SAARC member countries and domestic requirements of India.
Salient features:
Due to heightened financial risk and volatility in global economy, short term swap requirements of SAARC countries could be higher than the agreed lines. The incorporation of 'Standby Swap' within the approved SAARC Swap Framework would provide necessary flexibility to the Framework and would enable India to provide a prompt response to the current request from SAARC member countries for availing the swap amount exceeding the present limit prescribed under the SAARC Swap Framework.
Background:
Cabinet approved the Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC Member Countries on March 1, 2012 with the intention to provide a line of funding for short term foreign exchange requirements or to meet balance of payments crises till longer term arrangements are made or the issue is resolved in the short-term itself. Under the Facility, RBI offers swaps of varying sizes in USD, Euro or INR to each SAARC member country depending on their two months import requirement and not exceeding US$ 2 billion in total. The swap amount for each country has been defined in the above Facility, subject to a floor of USD 100 Million and a maximum of USD 400 Million. Each Drawal will be for three months tenor and upto maximum of two rollovers.
RBI will negotiate the operational details bilaterally with the Central Banks of the SAARC countries availing the Standby Swap.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankar to reach Bengaluru tomorrow on two-day visit;
Vice President to be chief guest at birth centenary celebrations of Dr. M.S. Ramaiah; also to attend a programme at IIM.
Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankar will reach Bengaluru tomorrow on a two-day visit. On arrival at the HAL airport, the Vice- President will be accorded a ceremonial reception.
The Vice President will be chief guest at the birth centenary celebrations of late Dr. M.S. Ramaiah to be held at Mathikere in the city. In the evening, he will inaugurate the New Management Development Centre building of the Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru.
S. Prakash
Dy. Director
Ministry of Labour & Employment
All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers for March, 2022 Released
The All-India Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Labourers  for the month of March, 2022 increased by 3 points each to stand at 1098  and 1109  points respectively. The major contribution towards the rise in general index of Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers came from clothing, bedding & footwear group to the extent of 1.09 & 1.44 points respectively mainly due to increase in prices of saree cotton , dhoti cotton , shirting cloth cotton , plastic chappal/shoes, leather chappal/shoes, etc.
The rise/fall in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to 10 points in 16 States and a decrease of 2 to 10 points in 4 States. Tamilnadu with 1282 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 876 points stood at the bottom.
In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 2 to 10 points in 16 States and a decrease of 3 to 10 points in 4 States. Tamilnadu with 1270 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 926 points stood at the bottom.
Amongst states, the maximum increase in the Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Labourers was experienced by Maharashtra State and for Rural Labourers by Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra & Rajasthan States  mainly due to rise in the prices of wheat-atta, bajra, meat-goat, milk, groundnut oil, chilies green/dry, saree cotton , dhoti cotton , shirting cloth cotton , plastic chappal/shoes, brass vessel, earthen-ware, etc. On the contrary, the maximum decrease in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers was experienced by Tamilnadu State and for Rural Labourers by Karnataka State  mainly due to fall in the prices of rice, jowar, ragi, pulses, pan-leaf, fish fresh, onion, vegetables & fruits, etc.
Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL and CPI-RL stood at 6.09% & 6.33% in March, 2022 compared to 5.59% & 5.94% respectively in February, 2022 and 2.78% and 2.96% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 4.91% & 4.88% in March, 2022 compared to 4.48% & 4.45% respectively in February, 2022 and 1.66% & 1.86% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year.
All-India Consumer Price Index Number :
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Group
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Agricultural Labourers
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Rural Labourers
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Feb.,2022
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March,2022
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Feb.,2022
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March,2022
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General Index
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1095
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1098
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1106
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1109
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Food
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1026
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1025
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1033
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1032
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Pan, Supari, etc.
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1903
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1914
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1913
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1924
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Fuel & Light
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1213
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1222
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1208
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1216
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Clothing, Bedding &Footwear
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1132
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1147
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1164
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1179
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Miscellaneous
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1160
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1168
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1163
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1172
Prime Minister's Office
Seychelles Parliamentary Delegation Calls on Prime Minister
A 12-member delegation of the Seychelles Parliament called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. The delegation was led by Speaker Hon. Patrick Pillay and included Leader of Government Business, Hon. Charles De Commarmond.
Prime Minister welcomed increased exchanges between the legislatures of both countries. He appreciated their role in upholding strong and vibrant ties between India and Seychelles as close partners, including in the Indian Ocean. Prime Minister recalled his own productive visit to Seychelles in March 2015 that helped both countries further deepen cooperation.
The delegation shared their perspectives with Prime Minister on further strengthening cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
The Seychelles parliamentary delegation is on an official visit to India on the invitation of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 140 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 18.80 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,40,04,00,230
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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18,80,33,706
More than 140 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 18.80 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM meets WHO DG Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus
 Director General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus at Jamnagar today. Earlier both dignitaries had met at the foundation stone laying ceremony of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. .
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Always a delight to meet @DrTedros and exchange notes on further strengthening the health sector. He always cherishes the influence of Indian teachers on his life. And today, he got a lot of praise for his Gujarati skills too! @WHO"
UPSC
Recruitment Results finalised by UPSC in March, April and May, 2020
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of March, April and May, 2020. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 70
More than 5.69 Cr COVID19 vaccine doses administered
14.53 lakh vaccine doses given till 7 pm today
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 5.69 Crore today.
A total of 5,69,57,612 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 7 pm today.
These include 80,66,471 HCWs who have taken the 1st dose and 51,27,234 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 86,79,307 FLWs , 34,96,356 FLWs , 2,57,01,645 beneficiaries more than 60 years old and 58,86,599 beneficiaries aged 45 and above with specific co-morbidities.
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HCWs
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FLWs
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45 to <60 years with Co-morbidities
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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1st Dose
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80,66,471
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51,27,234
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86,79,307
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34,96,356
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58,86,599
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2,57,01,645
Total 14,53,172 vaccine doses were given till 7 pm today, the Seventieth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 13,32,550 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 1,20,622 HCWs and FLWs received 2nd dose of vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Date:26th March,2021
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HCWs
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FLWs
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45to<60yearswithCo-morbidities
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Over60years
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Total Achievement
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1stDose
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2ndDose
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1stDose
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2nd Dose
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1stDose
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1stDose
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1stDose
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2ndDose
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31,924
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22,836
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79,326
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97,786
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2,86,827
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9,34,473
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13,32,550
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1,20,622
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
University of Kashmir to host Youth 20 consultation meeting on May 11
Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir Prof Neelofer Khan today announced that the University of Kashmir is hosting the Youth 20 consultation meeting on May 11, Thursday, at its Central Campus Hazratbal.
The theme of the meeting is “Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making Sustainability a Way of Life”, and it will be held under the aegis of India’s G20 Presidency.
Addressing pre-event press conference at EMMRC Auditorium, Kashmir University, Vice Chancellor said that consultations would provide a platform for open discussions, presentations and interactive sessions focussed on addressing the challenges faced by young people and formulating a roadmap for their development.
Based on the inputs from these discussions, a communiqué will be prepared as an outcome document for the Youth 20 Summit, 2023, she added.
Prof Khan said that the University has got a historic opportunity to host the meeting and all arrangements have been put in place to ensure its great success.
She said that University of Kashmir has constituted several committees to oversee arrangements and preparedness for the event, which will be attended by dignitaries from Central Government, UT administration, youth leaders from G20 Countries and national and international speakers.
The Vice Chancellor said that to make the event more inclusive and result-oriented, participants have been invited from universities across the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh.
It is pertinent to mention that the event will see four panel discussions on important aspects related to the theme.
Prof Khan informed that the theme for the meeting has been deliberately chosen in view of its high importance for the country in general and the youth in particular.
She said that the meeting is an opportunity for the youth to come forward and share their ideas on how they could contribute to addressing and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Vice Chancellor added that the ideas generated will eventually be taken to the G20 platform and shall contribute to policy making in critical areas.
Prof Khan informed that the University has undertaken enormous research on the subject of climate change and has been designated as a Centre of Excellence in Glacial Studies in the Western Himalayas by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
She also expressed happiness at the fact that the research work done on climate change at the University of Kashmir has been published and acknowledged globally.
Flagging the importance to the event, Prof Khan said that holding of the meeting at the University reflects its deep commitment to further tread the path of academic excellence and expressed confidence that this event will further encourage our faculty, research scholars and students to pursue their academic goals with greater vigour.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
CHARTER OF PATIENTS’ RIGHTS
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare  had shared the Charter of Patients’ Rights recommended by National Human Rights Commission  in 2019 with the Government of all States and Union Territories . Health is a State subject, thus it is for the respective State/UT Government to adopt, implement and monitor the Charter of Patients’ Rights. Further, it is also for the respective State/UT Government to display the Patients’ Rights Charter in public and private healthcare facilities as well as on their health department websites, allocate budget for promotion of Patients’ Rights Charter, set up grievance redressal mechanism for patients as recommended by NHRC advisory.
National Council for Clinical Establishments setup under the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010 in MoHFW has, in the year 2021, further updated the aforesaid Patients’ Rights Charter and included additional Patients’ Rights and shared the same with the States and UTs, where the Clinical Establishments Act is applicable. The updated charter is also available in public domain on the weblink: http://clinicalestablishments.gov.in/WriteReadData/3181.pdf . The implementation of the provisions of the aforesaid Act and the updated Patients’ Rights Charter is within the remit of the respective State/UT Government, where the Act is applicable.
As on 08.02.2022, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana  is implemented by 33 States/UTs. A pan-India network of more than 25000 hospitals are empanelled under AB PM-JAY for providing healthcare services to the scheme’s beneficiaries.
National Health Authority  which is mandated to implement the AB PM-JAY, drafted the Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities Charter for hospital empanelled under this scheme. This was adopted from NHRC and international patient charters. Further, in May 2021, NHA issued a communication to various State Health Agencies  to ensure observance of Patients’ Rights Charter across all empanelled hospitals and to display it at prominent areas in the hospital premises. It was also suggested that the Patients’ Rights Charter booklet be made available with the Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitra’s kiosk for AB PM-JAY beneficiaries.
NHA releases funds to the SHAs to undertake various beneficiary empowerment activities including Information, Education and Communication . These funds are intended to be utilized by SHAs for above purpose.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Communications
DoT reiterates its commitment to the development of Tribal communities on 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas'
2343 mobile towers have been installed under Left Wing Extremism-I scheme
1358 towers have been installed under Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan for the North-Eastern Region
The Department of Telecommunications  reiterates its commitment to the development of tribal communities on the occasion of ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ being celebrated on 15.11.2022. DoT is providing telecom connectivity to the Tribal population in the Country.. The Department has several schemes that have been providing telecom infrastructure and connectivity in areas having a sizable tribal population.
2343 mobile towers have been installed in such areas in States like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal under Left Wing Extremism -I scheme. Another 2542 mobile towers are being installed under LWE-II scheme.
Under Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan  for the North-Eastern Region i.e. for uncovered Villages in Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, mobile connectivity is being provided by installing 1358 towers. In addition, 20 Gbps International bandwidth for Internet connectivity to Agartala from Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited , Bangladesh via Cox Bazar/Kuakata has been commissioned.
Under Aspirational Districts Scheme, DoT plans to connect 7789 new villages.
Under the saturation scheme for providing 4G Mobile Services in 24680 uncovered villages, many of which are in remote, rural and far flung areas, a project is being executed by BSNL and slated to be completed by December, 2023.
All these schemes will benefit the large tribal population residing in the project areas.
Ministry of Coal
Ministry of Coal takes the lead as the top procurer on the Government e-Marketplace 
Procurement through GeM reaches over Rs. 23,798 Cr in the current Financial Year
Ministry of coal is ensuring complete transparency, timely decision making and faster planning to achieve ambitious goal of coal production of above 1 billion tonne this year.
In the current financial year, the procurement through GeM has already reached an impressive Rs. 23,798 Crore as on 14 September 2023. With this achievement, Ministry of Coal has already surpassed its annual target for FY’ 2023-24 of Rs. 21,325 Crore within the second quarter itself. In FY’ 2022-2023, the target fixed for Ministry of Coal  for procurement of Goods & Services through GeM was Rs.4000 Crore. The actual achievement exceeded this target, reaching Rs. 4,278 Crore, which represents a 107% achievement rate.This exemplary achievement has been made possible by close interaction between GEM team and CIL procurement team to resolve technical snags.
Coal India Ltd. and its subsidiaries have played a significant role in procurement on GeM by contributing Rs. 23,363 Crore as on 14 September 2023 which is 17% more than its actual target for FY’ 2023-24. With this achievement, Coal India Ltd. has become the leading CPSE in the country in GeM procurement.
Launched in August 2016, GeM was initiated with the aim of modernizing the previous tender process and enhancing integrity and transparency in government procurement by embracing digitalization. Over the past seven years since its establishment, the Ministry of Coal  has remained dedicated to this digital transformation effort.
The substantial procurement achievements of Ministry of Coal  through GeM highlight the platform's effectiveness and efficiency in facilitating transparent and efficient procurement processes. The extensive adoption of GeM by various CPSEs of Ministry of Coal further emphasizes its triumph in simplifying and improving the overall procurement environment.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATES ON COVID-19
India has one of the lowest deaths per lakh population in the world
The WHO Situation Report 154 dated 22ndJune, 2020 shows that India has one of the lowest deaths per lakh population. India’s cases of death per lakh population is 1.00 while the global average is more than its six times, at 6.04. The UK has witnessed 63.13 cases of COVID-19 related deaths per lakh population, while the metric for Spain, Italy and US is 60.60, 57.19 and 36.30 respectively.
In India,early detection of cases, timely testing and surveillance, extensive contact tracing coupled with effective clinical management have helped to check the case mortality. This is also a testimony to the graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach the Government of India along with the States/UTs for the prevention, containment and management of COVID-19.
The recovery rate continues to improve. As on date, it is 56.38% amongst COVID-19 patients. So far, a total of 2,48,189 patients have been cured of COVID-19. During the last 24 hours, a total of 10,994 COVID-19 patients have been cured.
Presently, there are 1,78,014 active cases and all are under active medical supervision.
The number of government labs has been increased to 726 and private labs have increased to 266, summing up to a total of 992. The break-up is as follows:
- Real-Time RT PCR based testing labs: 553 
- TrueNat based testing labs : 361 
- CBNAAT based testing labs : 78 
The samples tested in the last 24 hours has further increased to 1,87,223. The total number tested, as on date, is 71,37,716.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA .
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
UPSC
Recruitment Results Finalized By UPSC in July, 2022
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of July, 2022. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Special guests from various walks of life invited to attend the Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi
Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, teachers, nurses, farmers, and fishermen invited to attend the Independence Day celebrations
3 Nurses from Haryana will witness the Independence Day Celebrations as Special Guests at the Red Fort
Savita Rani, previously felicitated by President Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Nursing Day for her outstanding work during the COVID 19 crisis, invited to be a part of Independence Day celebrations in Delhi
As part of the Independence Day Celebrations at the historic Red Fort on August 15, 2923, special guests from different walks of life, ranging from Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, teachers, nurses, farmers, and fishermen, have been invited to participate in the celebarations. 3 nurses from the state of Haryana will witness the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2023 as Special Guests.
Fifty nurses, along with their families, are among around 1,800 persons who have been invited to listen to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from ramparts of the iconic monument. The initiative to invite the people from all walks of life, across India, and be a part of the celebrations has been taken by the Government in line with its vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
Of the 50 nurses invited to witness the celebrations, 3 nurses are from Haryana. Speaking to DD News in Faridabad, Haryana, Savita Rani who works as Nursing Officer in the Blood Bank of Badshah Khan Civil Hospital, Faridabad, appreciated the initiative saying that she, her family and the hospital staff are feeling happy and honored for her to be a part of this grand occasion. Savita Rani, previously, has also been felicitated by President Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Nursing Day for her outstanding work during the COVID 19 crisis.